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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.38, 359.12 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.38, 359.12 and 93.13 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.38 : 359.12 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.38/359.12 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.38x = 359.12 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.38x = 33,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,444.85/239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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